Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,739.00 - $89,361.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
competitive pay
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) with company matching
Life insurance
Employee Discounts
Advancement opportunities
Flexible on-demand pay
Job Description
Y. Hata & Co., Ltd. is a well-established food service distributor known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. The company specializes in providing a wide range of food products and culinary solutions to restaurants, healthcare facilities, hospitality businesses, and other foodservice operations. With a strong reputation in the industry, Y. Hata prioritizes upholding its mission, vision, and core values while continually expanding its product offerings and enhancing customer engagement. As a company, Y. Hata emphasizes a people-first culture and embraces diversity, maintaining compliance with all applicable non-discrimination laws. They offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associates degree in culinary arts, culinary management, nutrition, or related field preferred
- Five to seven years of experience in culinary or nutrition roles
- Experience working in a food service distribution environment preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Flexible to adjust priorities as needed
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, climb, and sit intermittently for up to 10 hours
- Capability to work in temperature ranges from -15°F to 88°F
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Job Qualifications
- Preferred associates degree in culinary arts, culinary management, nutrition, or related field
- Five to seven years of progressive culinary or nutrition experience
- Experience in a food service distributor preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
- Certification as a ServSafe instructor highly desirable
- Strong communication skills to interact professionally and persuasively
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
- Practical reasoning and judgment skills to solve problems effectively
Job Duties
- Develops and refines recipes, menu applications, and product usage guides
- Collaborates with Business Development Team in product testing and vendor partnerships
- Leads culinary innovation to support new product launches
- Designs and rolls out culinary standards including plating, portioning, cooking methods, and presentation guidelines
- Supports customer-facing events, sales demos, and field tastings by designing menus and preparing sample kits
- Creates and delivers training materials and sessions on product preparation, food safety, and presentation
- Collaborates with operations and logistics teams to ensure products meet quality standards
- Monitors culinary consistency and food safety across distribution channels and events
- Tracks food cost, waste, and efficiency in demo and training settings
- Assists in the development of proprietary private label products
- Applies market research to drive competitive advantage
- Represents the company professionally as a culinary ambassador
- Maintains oversight of kitchen facilities and equipment
- Implements and maintains biweekly cleaning schedule
- Acts as a resource for culinary questions and product opinions
- Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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